The following figures have been extracted from ZSX’s accounts for the three years to 31 May 2018: a) Calculate the current ratio for EACH of the three years. b) Calculate the acid test ratio for EACH of the three years. c) Analyse the liquidity position of the company over the three years.

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The following figures have been extracted from ZSX’s accounts for the three years to 31 May 2018: a) Calculate the current ratio for EACH of the three years. b) Calculate the acid test ratio for EACH of the three years. c) Analyse the liquidity position of the company over the three years. 

The following figures have been extracted from ZSXS accounts for the three years to 31 May 2018:
2016
2017
2018
£000
200
390
50
400
Inventory (stock)
Accounts receivable (debtors)
Cash and bank
Accounts payable (creditors)
Bank overdraft
£000
160
360
650
50
£000
180
380
20
490
Transcribed Image Text:The following figures have been extracted from ZSXS accounts for the three years to 31 May 2018: 2016 2017 2018 £000 200 390 50 400 Inventory (stock) Accounts receivable (debtors) Cash and bank Accounts payable (creditors) Bank overdraft £000 160 360 650 50 £000 180 380 20 490
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